Short Story Test

“The Lady, or the Tiger” : What kind of people are the King and his daughter?

semi-barbaric

“The Lady, or the Tiger?” : Why does the kingdom hold this ceremony in the arena?

They hold this ceremony as a justice system.

“The Lady, or the Tiger?” : What’s behind the doors and why?

There’s a lady behind one door ready to be married to the suspect. If the suspect picks this door they’re innocent. There’s a tiger behind the other door ready to eat the suspect alive. If the suspect picks this door they’re guilty.

“The Gift of the Magi” : What are the money exchanges and what’s the amount of them?

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“The Gift of the Magi” : What are the full names of the main characters?

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“The Gift of the Magi” : What do they sell to get each other Christmas presents?

Della sells her hair to get Jim a watch chain, and Jim sells his watch to get Della a hair comb.

“The Gift of the Magi” : What is Jim’s reaction to seeing Della after she sells her hair?

Jim is shocked and speechless because he bought a hair comb for her.

“The Gift of the Magi” : What’s the color of the cat?

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“A Brother’s Crime” : Who is the narrator?

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“A Brother’s Crime” : What are the characters names?

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“A Brother’s Crime” : Who is the president in the story?

Abraham Lincoln

“A Brother’s Crime” : What’s the career of the main character?

an actor

“A Brother’s Crime” : What Christian holiday was Abraham Lincoln killed on?

Good Friday

“A Brother’s Crime” : What happened to the main character at the end?

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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” : Name all of his daydreams in order.

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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” : What motivates Mitty?

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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” : What is Mitty’s treatment by society?

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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” : Where was his wife during the story?

Mrs. Mitty was at the hair salon getting her hair done.